Team AIGETOA Karnataka met Hon’ble MoS on dated 1st July 2025. The Hon’ble MoS was welcomed in the Traditional way & a detailed Memorandum pertaining to the issues of BSNL Executives was submitted.

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The Hon’ble MoS was on one day visit and totally pressed for time due to his hectic schedule. All associations were combinedly allotted a mere 10 minutes, Team AIGETOA was able to squeeze in enough slot of his precious time and explained about the lingering issues pertaining to Executives.

The discussion was largely based on implementation of long delayed 3rd PRC, 2nd PRC residual issues, Social securities viz., PRMB, SAB and recurring Pay loss of the Executives, Timely Promotions, Roles of CDOT/TCS in delay of 4G implementation & QoS.

Regarding 3rd PRC, Hon’ble MoS was aware of pendency from 18 years. Since BSNL is in profit for the last 2 quarters, it was requested for immediate implementation of 3rd PRC by waiving off the affordability clause. It was also apprised that the PRC ordeal was compounded by the Non-implementation of Standard Pay-Scales, E2 & E3 at the initial levels, due to which many executives post-2007 are facing substantial recurring loss till date without any signs of early resolution. This in itself is the biggest demotivating factor for all the young employees.

The PRMB and SAB was also discussed in detail with the Hon’ble MoS. AIGETOA KTK put forth the precarious condition of the BSNL Executives, whose Social security is not protected as envisaged during formation of BSNL. A point in case that was put across to the Hon’ble MoS was the unfortunate spate of deaths of BSNL Executives, whose family is left to the mercy of God without any financial support. He was particularly appalled with the benefits (rather no benefits) that an employee and his Family will get post-death of a BR. The decade long delay of SAB and its corresponding loss which is in total violation of SAB guidelines as enshrined in 2nd PRC was also discussed with Hon’ble MoS.

Team AIGETOA apprised the working conditions in which the Employees perform in Rural areas and adverse environment as BSNL is categorised under Essential Services category. But when it comes to boost the morale, the lack of Promotional Avenues is denting the confidence of Executives.

The Hon’ble MoS was curious about the performance of 4G implementation and Team AIGETOA provided the relevant feedback. The Hon’ble MoS assured a joint strategy meeting between CDOT & TCS to iron-out the issues for effective 4G implementation.

The Hon’ble MoS was gracious enough to assure that he will personally take up the issues at the highest level and possibly with Hon’ble PMO to sort out the issues. We are truly thankful for his kind gesture.

The Team AIGETOA also briefly met Secretary, DOT at the program venue scheduled at NIMHANS convention centre. But due to his pre-scheduled tight itinerary, the discussions could not take place.

The Committee Constituted for the pay loss issued of executives recruited post 01.01.2007 has been revived. The letter for inclusion of new Members in the Committee has been notified. It was one of the major demands to revive the Pay loss Committee. The assurance was made during our interaction with CMD BSNL.

This is the second major point after the issuance of pending tenure completion orders yesterday. Though, many retention and modification cases have not been considered and the same is being persued by Team AIGETOA. The OTP cases of those displaced in Long Stay back to their parent circles is also being pursued actively.

Similarly the issue of taking up the standard Pay Scales issue with DoT is under submission and the same is likely to be sent to DoT in next 2-3 days.

Team AIGETOA is following all the issues diligently as per discussion held in the meeting with CMD BSNL. The things have started moving and we are keeping a close watch on the developments and will not stop till all issues are resolved to our satisfaction.

On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, the All India Graduate Engineers & Telecom Officers Association (AIGETOA) extends warm greetings and best wishes to all BSNL executives, employees, and their families.

Eid-ul-Adha, the festival of sacrifice, symbolizes the spirit of selflessness, devotion, and unity. It reminds us of the values of compassion, generosity, and service to humanity. May this blessed day bring peace, prosperity, and harmony across our nation and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood among all communities.

Let us together reaffirm our commitment to work with sincerity and dedication for the growth of BSNL, our national telecom asset, and for the welfare of all BSNL executives.

Eid Mubarak to one and all!

The Recognized Associations of BSNL – AIGETOA, SNEA and SEWA – have jointly submitted a strong representation to the CMD BSNL, Shri A Robert J Ravi, expressing deep anguish and protest against the arbitrary, inhumane, and non-transparent handling of the recent AGM promotions and transfers.

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The associations have highlighted:

• Complete lack of clarity on the impact of the Punjab & Haryana High Court stay order dated 29th May 2025 on the AGM promotions issued on 2nd May 2025.
• Callous treatment of over 205 executives who have either joined or are awaiting joining, many of whom were posted thousands of kilometers away without considering transfer policies, critical illness, PwBD caregiving, educational needs of children, or OTP applications.
• Failure to utilize the OTP portal, which could have enabled a more humane and transparent placement of executives.

Key Demands Put Forth to BSNL Management:

• Immediate Clarification on the legal position post-HC stay order and its effect on the promotions and transfers.
• Transparent Processing of all retention/modification requests based on merit and aligned with existing BSNL policies.
• Revised Circle Allotments using OTP preferences to minimize dislocation and hardship.
• Urgent Engagement with Recognized Associations and affected executives to resolve the crisis collaboratively.
• Proactive Legal Steps to avoid contempt of court and uphold transparency in administrative actions.
• Interim Relief by allowing executives to join on “as is where is” basis until legal clarity is achieved.

The associations will be escalating the matter to DoT and initiating contempt proceedings if BSNL fails to act responsibly and urgently.

”Executives promoted through merit and perseverance must not be made scapegoats of a mismanaged and unclear process. BSNL must act as a model employer and uphold constitutional service protections.”

We call upon all stakeholders and BSNL executives to stay united in this critical time and stand up against unjust administrative practices.

In the backdrop of the Minutes of Meeting issued by BSNL Management on 30th May 2025, a meeting of all Circle Secretaries, Circle Presidents, and CHQ Office Bearers of AIGETOA was held on 31st May 2025. The meeting observed that the minutes issued are a complete breach of trust, inconsistent with the discussions and positive conclusions of the meeting held on 29th May 2025 under the chairmanship of Director (HR).

What was discussed and agreed upon in good faith during the meeting stands completely misrepresented in the issued minutes. This has further eroded the already fragile trust between BSNL employees and the management.

It appears that certain elements within BSNL Management are deliberately creating instability among employees by undermining efforts towards peaceful resolution. This continues to reflect a pattern of provocation instead of partnership.

All Circle Office Bearers have unanimously rejected the minutes as unacceptable and misleading, and reaffirmed their commitment to continue the ongoing agitational program under the banner of Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM).

The first phase of the agitation will begin with a nationwide Signature Campaign from 2nd to 7th June 2025, in which all executives, non-executives, and retired employees are urged to participate.

All members are requested to mobilize in full strength, reach out OA/BA-wise, and ensure maximum participation in this peaceful protest to protect the interests of BSNL and its workforce.

Let us unite for justice, accountability, and revival of BSNL. Together, we stand stronger.

Today, Team AIGETOA met with the BSNL Management to discuss the implications of the recent judgment pronounced by the Hon’ble High Court of Chandigarh concerning LICE promotions, in the case filed by MTs.

During the meeting, Team AIGETOA conveyed its deep concerns regarding the stay order and its impact on the ongoing and upcoming LICE promotions. We emphasized the uncertainty it has created among executives and demanded clarity on the future course of action. We sought clear answers from BSNL on how the management plans to move forward in light of the judgment and the nature of the stay granted by the High Court.

AIGETOA expressed its anguish on the way the whole matter was handled by the Management. AIGETOA demanded an enquiry into the whole episode and fixing of responsibility for the persons responsible for the lapses. It was pointed out that when a caveat was filed, why the issue was not handled appropriately; when the appeal was filed, why the nodal circle as well as the nodal section of BSNL CO could not hire a senior advocate to defend the case. We have demanded an enquiry and fixing of responsibility for the lapses. Director HR has assured that the issue will be given due consideration and the matter shall be enquired into, and responsibility shall be fixed if anyone is found guilty of any lapses.

It was also demanded that when MTs have challenged their own recruitment process against the MSRR, their process should also be put on hold and all of them must be reverted to their substantive cadres before the exam. The additional protections given to them must immediately be withdrawn. It was told that the issues raised by AIGETOA shall be examined.

On Court orders, PGM (Pers) informed that there are currently two interpretations being considered internally by BSNL:

First Opinion: There is no explicit stay on the LICE promotions, and BSNL may proceed with the promotion exercise along with necessary modifications as earlier discussed. Only the CAT decision dismissing the plea of the MTs has been dismissed.

Second Opinion: The High Court judgment implies a complete stay on the CAT Chandigarh order, thereby restricting any further promotional activity.

It was further informed that BSNL is in the process of obtaining a definitive legal opinion on the matter. Based on this legal advice, the management will finalize its official stance. A clear position from BSNL is expected by tomorrow.

The timing of the listing of the case after so long, when the appeal was filed in the first week itself, raises many questions:

The caveator did not follow up the appeal. Only after AIGETOA got this information and alerted management, the on-panel advocate attended the hearing. This smells of conspiracy within the system of BSNL.

The listing of the case only after the conclusion of an important event of one association also raises a question. Why was the case filed in the first week listed only after the conclusion of their big event?

Why has the some corners of BSNL gone out of the way to help them? Whether some vested interests are involved?

Questions are many, and answers need to be found out.

With respect to the discrepancies on the transfer posting and modification of LICE posting, it was informed that cases highlighted and submitted by association side and the policy issues raised are being examined and same decision shall be taken maximum by next week. The new transfer policy shall also be issued by next week.

AIGETOA will continue to follow up proactively and ensure that the interests of executives are safeguarded at every step. We reaffirm our commitment to protect the promotional avenues of all eligible executives and will not allow any injustice to prevail.

We appeal to all members to stay united and be assured that AIGETOA is leaving no stone unturned to ensure justice and timely resolution.

United We Stand, Together We Will Succeed.

A huge decision impacting the existing functional designations of the executives was being contemplated by Management. Today PGM Restg informed team AIGETOA that there is a proposal to change the designation of executives as stated below:

JTOs – ENGINEER

SDE – Sr. ENGINEER/SPECIALIST

AGM – MANAGER

DGM – Sr. MANAGER/PROJECT MANAGER

Jt. GM/Addl. GM/GM/PGM – UNIT HEAD, BA HEAD etc.

Once the proposal came into the knowledge of team AIGETOA, the same was strongly opposed. Just imagine a JTO being degraded from an officer post to Engineer post which is normally offered to freshers, an SDO post being changed to Sr. Engineer which is normally offered to Engineers with 2-3 years of experience. Similarly AGM/DE level post being degraded to Manager which is basically an E-3 level post, and A DGM being called Sr. Manager.

However, the good part is that after strong discussions, management finally relented and agreed for not changing the nomenclature of posts.

FINALLY, WITH THE EFFORTS OF TEAM AIGETOA, THE PROPOSAL WAS SCRAPPED AT THE INITIAL STAGE ITSELF.

Congratulations to all the LICE-passed AGMs, one major hurdle has been removed. Finally, we succeeded in convincing management to extend the joining period in line with the DoP&T orders and precedence available in BSNL. Ever since the LICE promotion orders were issued, the AIGETOA team has been on its toes to set things in the right perspective. Today, also our team, led by All India President Shri Veerabhadra Rao, All India Convener Shri A A Khan, and Deputy GS Shri Pavan Akhand, has been consistently following up on these matters. Our team was stationed at BSNL CO until 9:30pm to ensure that the agreed-upon letter would be issued. The persistent efforts succeeded, and finally, the joining time has been extended. The other submissions from AIGETOA regarding discrepancies are also being examined, and we request everyone to be patient. The long-standing discrepancies have also been submitted and are being followed up.

While others have been active on Whatsapp and misguiding everyone, our team has been working with factual updates. We once again assure everyone that AIGETOA will address all the issues. We remain committed to resolving all the concerns.

We extend our thanks to PGM (Pers), Director (HR) for their positive role and persuasion, and to Hon’ble CMD BSNL for finally understanding the pain of the promoted executives. Hopefully, in the same manner, other submissions will also be considered positively.

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✊ Team AIGETOA – Committed to the Cause

Update on Meeting with CMD BSNL on the issue of Recent Transfer and Postings: “The bigger Question – Who Did It as no body is willing to take the onus.” Time has come to restart the postponed organisational actions –

On 13th May 2025, Team AIGETOA met CMD BSNL and requested for consideration on the submissions made by the association with regard to recent AGM LICE promotional postings and OTP transfers. Association strongly raised objections on the arbitrary imposition of a mere 15-days joining period for executives promoted through LICE in contravention with the prevailing DoPT guidelines. The association demanded that the joining period be extended to 40 days, in line with the DoPT guidelines and all previous promotion orders issued under both SCF and LICE including DoT period. AIGETOA highlighted that genuine cases such as medical, PWD category, spouse, Care Giver, and Children appearing in Class-12 Board examinations have also been completely ignored, which is a clear deviation from DoPT guideline, established norms and compassionate consideration. We also highlighted that many people have been subjected to the consecutive transfers within a span of as low as 2-3 months despite the provision of cooling Period existing in the transfer policy.

It came as a huge surprise to us when CMD BSNL told that he was neither aware of how the 15-days joining period has been incorporated instead of 40 days clause nor he was aware of the methodology adopted in issuance of the transfer and Postings. This was indeed surprising that while all this while HR group has maintained that nothing is in their hands and have been helplessly sitting without any action on the issues raised and now even Head of the organization is showing ignorance on such an important aspect. This raises a very serious question that why all including the head of the organization is reluctant to own the decisions, is it coincidence or deliberate violation of the set rules and practices. On our insistence on why the DoP&T guidelines have not been followed by BSNL while issuing the current promotions, it was suggested by CMD BSNL that since promotions were granted, it should not be an issue whether the joining time is 15 or 40 days. He even went to the extent of saying that you only wanted promotions and now that we have given, your people are reluctant to join. Despite telling that there are many violations in the orders, There was no change in indifferent response to points raised like consideration genuine difficulties faced by executives, the delay in planning of travel during war like situation etc. Altogether the response was highly disappointing towards the executive fraternity.

AIGETOA also raised the serious concerns regarding the recently issued transfer and posting orders linked to LICE promotions, long-stay transfers, hard tenure postings, and OTP requests. It was pointed out that these orders have been issued in total violation of BSNL’s own transfer policy prevailing as on date. Despite long-pending OTP and hard tenure cases, no resolution has been made, and instead, a centralized, opaque, and arbitrary process is being followed. This pick-and-choose approach, bypassing standard rules and ignoring established process, is creating a sense of injustice, discrimination, and demotivation among the field executives.

The plea on considering the pending Inter Circle requests of OTP cases who have completed the tenure period, with grounds of spouse joining , medical and age considerations etc are also in vain. It was pointed out that as per the prevailing policy the requests of two OTP transfer windows are pending to be executed without any pick and choose or favoritism and the executives who are away from their native places are eagerly waiting for the return to their parent circles. No commitment or clarity was given in this regard also and we were directed to meet acting Director (HR) Shri Papa Sudhakar Rao ji. The acting Director (HR) was sympathetic and patiently listened to us but was not in position to comment or commit anything and replied that He shall be discussing with PGM (Pers) and let us know on 14th May wrt the LICE promotion orders only. Its really unfortunate that this unnecessary buck passing like game is becoming endless with no body is in a position to inform about a conclusive decision. Last week it was told that on Tuesday we can expect some decision. On Tuesday again we have been guided for next day as PGM(Pers) was on leave. Our team shall be actively following the developments and shall ensure that justice prevails. However this lack of empathy clearly shows that when it comes to employees specially those in lower and middle level bracket, no body is interested to take any call and the buck is passed to the next one. Lower management points to the higher one and the higher one points to the lower one. Never before in BSNL, we have been witness to such activities. This also belies our own assumptions that the current management was sympathetic to the employees and had humanitarian touch to HR.

It is increasingly evident that all critical HR issues – promotions, postings, and transfers – are being handled arbitrarily by a central authority, sidelining policy, transparency, and fairness. The association has already submitted detailed discrepancies and representations to CMD BSNL, Director (HR), and PGM (Pers), but the inaction continues. By seeing the attitude from the management it is ample clear that they are not ready to consider any genuine concerns of the employees and rather it is unfortunate to say that they are considering the real work force of BSNL as nothing.

Even though the BDM forum where this AIGETOA is one of the constituent was given some vague assurances on various grave agenda matters related with 3rd PRC, Pay scale and Payloss matters , Promotions and Superannuation issues along with revision on perks and other allowances, this systemic neglect of executive issues is damaging morale and eroding trust in the administrative process.

In light of the persistent inaction and growing frustration among the executive community, AIGETOA firmly believes that the time has come to resume the agitation program, which was postponed on 9th May 2025. The association urges all employees and its members in particular to mobilize, make awareness, and prepare to launch a strong protest against this unjust and arbitrary treatment. This Don’t Care attitude is simply Not acceptable as far as employee fraternity is considered. As the employees are pushed to the wall, the only option remains is retaliation and a befitting reply. AIGETOA is also eagerly waiting for action on the part of the group which has been chosen as the representatives for the executive fraternity. It will be interesting to see when they wake up to the call of fraternity. However, Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch and AIGETOA is geared up to take the injustices head on. The time to act is now. Let’s stand together in unity, strength, and purpose, ensuring that employees, the government, and the public remain the true stakeholders in this great organization.

Association shall be taking its call on resumption of the organizational action programs soon in consultation with constituents of BDM and also our umbrella organization BMS.

Join.. Mobilize.. Agitate.. Let’s make our voice impossible to ignore!

The Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (AIGETOA, BTEU, BDPS, AIBSNLOBCEWA, STEWA, FNTOBEA, and BTU) has announced the postponement of all organisational action program unilaterally which was scheduled to commence from 16th May 2025 in view current critical situation across the nation until the situation normalizes.

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As a group of responsible associations & unions, Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) firmly believe in Nation First (राष्ट्र हित सर्वोपरि) approach. At this critical juncture, when the nation stands united to safeguard its sovereignty and stability, we prioritize national interests above everything else. BSNL, as a strategic asset, plays a pivotal role in ensuring uninterrupted communication services, especially during emergencies. Recognizing our responsibility, we have decided to postpone all planned protests unilaterally until the situation normalizes, to avoid any disruption to essential telecom services and maintain operational efficiency.

The BDM also called upon BSNL employees to stand united in national interest while continuing to advocate for:

• Expedited execution of national priority projects like Swadeshi 4G/5G and BharatNet.

• Address the long-pending HR issues (Pay, Pension, Promotions, etc.) and BSNL’s viability concerns.

• Immediately review the arbitrary mass transfer orders dated 02.05.2025 displacing experienced officers, which jeopardize operational readiness during this critical situation and allow them to join at their current places of posting.

We still believe that BSNL Management will respond positively to this gesture and address the raised concerns amicably, avoiding the need to revive the agitation programs.